Ford C-Max Owner Reviews

"I love, love, love the car"

Jewa»MI»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Jul 2016|Verified

I love my C-Max. Until winter came that is. It does not handle as well as I like in the snow. My last car was a Subaru, and it does not compare in handling. Also the clearance is low, so driving on unplowed roads scrapes the underside of the car. The heater is not that great, I guess because it is a hybrid and not much heat is generated by the engine, but come on Ford is in Detroit! You would think they would beef up the heater. I love the fuel economy of the car. I love the handling on dry surfaces as well. It has great pickup and is roomy and comfortable. I have done a lot of highway miles on the car, and it performs very well. City driving is a breeze. People are often surprised how much there is inside. It looks deceiving from outside. I love the hatchback. I can store and move things in/out easily. I love the windows. My sight lines are clear. I HATE THE HEADLIGHTS. They are not bright enough. Other than that. I love, love, love the car. If you ever need a spokesperson for this car, let me know. VERY EASY.

"The CMax is my favorite car that I've ever owned, because I feel great about its low environmental impact and it being an Ameri..."

Debby»MD»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Jul 2016|Verified

The backup camera does not work consistently, and the A/Cooper does not blow hard enough.

Originally Reviewed on Sep 12, 2016

Please make more plug-in hybrid cars! I wanted to get a Ford Edge or Explorer, but neither comes as a plug-in hybrid. Ford currently has an edge over many car manufacturers, and should be bold in creating more environmentally-friendly plug-in hybrids. That said, we need more mileage from a single charge and more EV charging stations. The CMax is my favorite car that I've ever owned, because I feel great about its low environmental impact and it being an American car.

"A battery charge should get about 50 miles"

Jim»CA»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Apr 2016|Verified

It is a good-looking car with a lot of interior room. I like the ease of folding the rear seats to increase the storage capacity. The operating costs are outstanding. I now buy gas about once a month instead of 4 to 5 times. The MPG for over 7500 miles is 75.0. The battery needs to be smaller so that the rear area is flat. A battery charge should get about 50 miles.

Updated on Jul 25, 2016

The car serves its purpose, it gets me to the golf course almost daily and to work at night. Average mpg for the 4800 miles is 87 mpg. I've put gas in it four times, less than once a month.

Originally Reviewed on May 6, 2016

I like my car. I have had it a month and not yet had to put gas in it.

"I have only taken my C-Max on one extended road trip, and it did very well"

David»MD»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Oct 2015|Verified

My 2016 C-Max is very dependable, efficient, versatile, and fun to drive. I have had no problems. I thank the designers, engineers, and assembly line workers for a high-quality car.

Updated on Apr 6, 2016

I have only taken my C-Max on one extended road trip, and it did very well. I look forward to another extended trip. I keep reading the owner's manual because the voice recognition and commands are complex. When I have mastered all of the navigation and sound systems and various voice commands, the C-Max will then be more fun to drive. I have an advanced graduate school degree and still find the electronics challenging. I have found that YouTube is often helpful when seeking direction.

Originally Reviewed on Feb 10, 2016

I'm very satisfied so far. But mpg drops in cold weather, and engine vibration sometimes works its was into the cabin.

"Car has a 6 way power driver seat, but the passenger seat is a 4 way manual"

DEAN»MI»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Jan 2016|Verified

Car has a 6 way power driver seat, but the passenger seat is a 4 way manual. Seems' somewhat ridiculous, especially when these cars are available as right hand drive in Europe, therefore 6 way driver seats on the right side of the vehicle are already developed and available for the factory to install.
Also the turning radius on the car should be tighter than it is, given the fact it is a small car.

"I like color"

CA»CA»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased May 2016|Verified

The only thing wrong with my new car is the color. The colors available for this car are BORING. My first C-Max was a beautiful bright candy blue. I couldn't even get my new car in the dark blue color that it came in. Look around as you drive, car color is bland and boring. I like color!

"Good vehicle, roomier inside than expected"

George»TX»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Jul 2016|Verified

Good vehicle, roomier inside than expected. I'm nervous about the battery and odd charging and discharge characteristics. Makes me nervous about thermal runaway when I come back to car after ten hours and the battery somehow shows almost full charge when I left it with a quarter charge.

"I'm still learning about some of the features but love, love , love my car"

Julie»CA»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Apr 2016|Verified

Love my C Max.....wish that I could add Power driver seat without having to get a package that included other items that I was not interested in.
The C Max has all the power I need and is easy to use...I'm still learning about some of the features but love, love , love my car!

"I would also make the front seats a little bit deeper"

Beverly»TX»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Apr 2016|Verified

There are a few things I would change on my car. The shiny plastics on the dashboard sometimes are very distracting when in high sunlight with trees on the side of the road. I would also make the front seats a little bit deeper. Lastly, there's a bad blind spot when you look out the right side of the car.

"I do have the backup assist with the alarm when I'm close to other cars, but I miss having the camera especially since I park i..."

Richard»MD»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Oct 2016|Verified

I would like a backup camera. I think that and cooled seats would be the two things I would add. I do have the backup assist with the alarm when I'm close to other cars, but I miss having the camera especially since I park in a garage at work.

"It is a very comfortable car to drive and I feel safe in it"

Thomas»CA»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Jan 2017|Verified

It is a very comfortable car to drive and I feel safe in it. I will mention that on some highways you can feel when there is a grove in the road so might get a little side to side shimmy, but I think that is mostly caused by the tires they use on the hybrids.

"I think everyone should drive a Hybrid"

NANETTE»WI»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Feb 2016|Verified

I think I'm not typical in the current American consumer society. I like that my Hybrid helps me drive better - more economically, more ecologically friendly, and safer. I think everyone should drive a Hybrid.

"It handles and drives far better than we even imagined"

Susan»MA»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Jul 2016|Verified

Very new experience having an electric-hybrid vehicle, so far we are very pleased and excited. did not consider before the day we purchased! It has everything we were looking for and then some! We have taken it on short trips and on the highway. It handles and drives far better than we even imagined. Very comfortable interior with lots of head and leg room.

"This has shaken my confidence in Ford products"

Thang»CA»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Mar 2016|Verified

Seems to have serious quality control problems. After only a week of ownership, the driver's side electric window malfunction; a plastic cover panel under the steering wheel popped loose; the CD eject button did not work (it worked later after restarting the car). This has shaken my confidence in Ford products. I was going to recommend this car to friends, but now hesitate.

"A little more battery life would be great but in the four months I have had this car I have only stopped for fuel 5 times"

SUSAN»PA»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Apr 2016|Verified

Now that the bugs have been worked out this is a great car. A little more battery life would be great but in the four months I have had this car I have only stopped for fuel 5 times. I don't need to spent a fortune to get the mileage I want.

"SIRIUS RADIO NOT NEEDED"

Richard»CA»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Nov 2015|Verified

Two MAJOR disappointments
1. Passenger seat needs electric controls - very cheap of Ford not to include.
2. SunVisors insufficient - NO ADJUSTMENT - very disappointed when sun visor needed!
SIRIUS RADIO NOT NEEDED!!! Sample for 90 days sufficient time to decide to subscribe.

"We received checks for the estimated fuel savings difference from Ford"

Millie»IL»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Jan 2016|Verified

You will enjoy driving it, very functional, comfortable and economic to travel in. We traded our first C-MAX for the second one due to a special ford had offered. both have been exceptional. The first one had an estimated mpg figure that was higher than the car actually got. We received checks for the estimated fuel savings difference from Ford. I thought that was excellent.

"Great instrument dashboard panel"

Marlys»IN»2016 Ford C-Max|Purchased Jul 2016|Verified

It is a great little SUV although Ford calls it a hatchback. I'm quite happy with it. It is a Hybrid which is also a very interesting fact. Love the mileage 40+ and at one point I even got 50 mpg. Great instrument dashboard panel.

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